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Pedestrian Tragedy; Truck Toppled: Marin County Police Log

Highway 101 mudslide, domestic-violence stabbing, kiddie-porn arrest and other crime and fire news this week from the area.

MARIN COUNTY, CA – The following is a week's collection of police and fire stories from around Marin County and the North Bay.

Pedestrian Killed As Motorist Flees Falling Tree Identified

  • The Mill Valley man, CEO of American Solar Corp. passed away from his injuries at Marin General Hospital, officials said.

Winds Topple Big-Rig On San Rafael-Richmond Bridge

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  • The driver escaped uninjured, the CHP said.

Cyber Tip Leads To Child-Porn Arrest In Novato: Deputies

  • A search warrant was served on an area residence, and a 51-year-old was taken into custody, officials said.

Traffic Backs Up Following Mudslide On Hwy 101 In Marin County

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  • The mudslide was reported in the Sausalito area.

Woman Uses Umbrella To Fight Off Kidnapper At Bus Stop: Police

  • The female told law enforcement she broke free from a man who tried pulling her into a minivan in San Rafael.

  • Three hurt in the domestic incident and subsequent wreck in the North Bay, authorities said.

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